Archives for October 9, 2002

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Danone enters European cooler market

The next few years are expected to see strong growth in the European water cooler market as major players strengthen their positions. While Nestle has been active in Europe for some time, Danone - market leader in Asia and America - has just entered...

Doubts over CAP: EU food and drink industry explains

The controversial topic of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe formed the centrepiece for a reception this week in Brussels hosted by the Confederation of food and drink industries in the EU. Overiding sentiment? Although clear advocates of...

Danisco: a seat in Singapore

Expanding ingredients company Danisco strengthened its position in Asia this month when the company announced that it has set up its flavour headquarters for the Asian region in Singapore.

GM wheat: an unacceptable crop?

Europeans are not the only consumers wary about genetically modified foods and the notion of GM wheat. A Reuters report on Thursday elaborates on how Asian buyers of US wheat remain largely opposed to the planned introduction of genetically modified...

European industry supports CAP reform

The CIAA, which represents the interests of the European food and drink industry, has welcomed most of the proposed changes to the cumbersome Common Agricultural Policy, but remains concerned over potential supply shortages in certain areas.

More protection needed for Spanish denominations

Producers in the US passing off their fortified wines as sherry or other Spanish products are affecting sales of the authentic products there, prompting two denominations in Andalusia to petition the EU authorities.

Experts debate DHA role in kids nutrition

Following the release of results which show the positive benefits of DHA supplements on children's concentration levels, experts are meeting in London today to discuss the issue further.

Calls for tougher rules on seafood

Food safety fears over beef are now settled in the psyche of consumers across the world - stretching from Japan, over Europe and into the US. But what about seafood? How many of us have been ill from a less than healthy oyster or mussel? In the US...

Wiseman's Scottish practices cleared by OFT

Allegations of anti-competitive practices in the Scottish milk market by Robert Wiseman Dairies have been dismissed by the Office of Fair Trading because of a lack of evidence. The decision has angered other dairy groups, and an appeal against the...